Casualties unknown

Aircraft Noses Over During Taxi After Landing on Runway 03 (N9944N)

Sedona, AZ, US

On August 19, 1994, a Cessna 180 (registration N9944N) operated by Jerold L. Freeman was involved in an aviation accident near Sedona, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot reported that his aircraft nosed over during taxi after landing on runway 03. He had applied power to accelerate due to traffic behind, then inadvertently engaged the brake while applying left rudder.

Incident Overview

A pilot completed a normal wheel-type landing on runway 03 and slowed to the point where the tail wheel contacted the runway. Because there was traffic behind and he had not yet reached an exit taxiway, he applied power to accelerate the taxi. The airplane started to turn to the right, and he applied left rudder, inadvertently engaging the brake. At that point, the airplane nosed over.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the wind was calm and the airplane was operating normally at the time of the accident. He stated that the landing was normal and that the tail wheel had contacted the runway before he applied power.

Airport Manager Report

The airport manager reported that the wind was out of the south at 3 to 5 knots at the time of the accident. No other details about the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 19 Aug 1994 Cessna 180 accident near Sedona, AZ?

A pilot reported that his aircraft nosed over during taxi after landing on runway 03. He had applied power to accelerate due to traffic behind, then inadvertently engaged the brake while applying left rudder.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 19 Aug 1994 involved a Cessna 180, registration N9944N, operated by Jerold L. Freeman, at Sedona, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

the pilot's inadvertant application of wheel brakes during a critical phase of landing rollout.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001206X02084. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.